Restructure on the cards?

The rumour volume is increasing that in fact the whole America’s Cup could be restructured. Alinghi’s comments hint further at disagreement between potential Challengers on what shape that might take. Jim Ratcliffe, in an interview with the BBC about his sporting tribulations (before INEOS withdrew), said: “The format of the America’s Cup will change where the likelihood is you’ll finish with a governing body who will replace the Challenger of Record.” Ainslie was quoted in a lifestyle podcast, ...